2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 — Seats
Published February 28, 2019 · Recall initiated: February 26, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V130000, published February 28, 2019 and initiated February 26, 2019. Recalling firm: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC; 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 — Seats.
What's the hazard
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, AMG C43 Coupe, C300 4MATIC Cabriolet, C300 4MATIC Coupe, AMG C43 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Coupe, AMG C63 S Cabriolet and AMG C63 S Coupe vehicles and 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E400 4MATIC Cabriolet and E400 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.
What to do
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatback on the affected vehicles and replace the seatback lock, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on April 12, 2019 to notify owners. Owners will receive a second notification when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040007.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model
- C 300
- Manufacturer
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ E 400 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43 | 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 | 2018 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz E 400 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz C 300 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 | 2017 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg C63 | 2018 Mercedes-Benz Amg C43 — Seats recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V130000 on February 28, 2019. Reported hazard: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Mercedes-Benz C300 Cabriolet, C300 Coupe, AMG C43 Coupe, C300 4MATIC Cabriolet, C300 4MATIC Coupe, AMG C43 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Cabriolet, AMG C63 Coupe, AMG C63 S Cabriolet and AMG C63 S Coupe vehicles and 2018 Mercedes-Benz E400 Coupe, E400 Cabriolet, E400 4MATIC Cabriolet and E400 4MATIC Coupe vehicles. The seatbacks of the front seats may not properly lock on the right side of the seat.
What should I do if I have this product?
Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the locking of the seatback on the affected vehicles and replace the seatback lock, as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner letter was mailed on April 12, 2019 to notify owners. Owners will receive a second notification when the remedy is available. Owners may contact Mercedes-Benz customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2019040007.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MERCEDES-BENZ. Model: C 300.